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\nUnderstanding by Design\n

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\nFourth graders examine the origins, structures, and functions of the Colorado government. For this understanding by design lesson, 4th graders explore the three branches of government. Students identify the roles of state leaders...\n
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\nThe Role of the Judiciary in a System of Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances\n

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\nLearners determine the difference between the different branches of government and assess the role of each within the American governmental system.\n
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\nBalance of Power Between Congress and the President\n

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\nThree branches of government help create a system of checks and balances. A helpful resource provides a series of articles regarding the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches of government. Historians answer...\n
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\nAmerican Government\n

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\nChallenge your students with this lesson on American government! Learners discuss the three branches of government and its responsilbities, and then go on to more complex critical-thinking activities. Students interview members of the...\n
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\nHaving a Strong National Government\n

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\nHow did American political parties form? Scholars research the end of the Washington era and the beginning of politics in America. Video evidence and discussion questions allow insight into the emergence of the three branches of...\n
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\nJudicial Independence: What’s Wrong with This Court?\n

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\nWhy is it important for judges to operate independently of politics or other branches of government? Scholars ponder the question as they examine video clips, case studies, excerpts of the US Constitution, and an interactive computer...\n
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\nThe US Constitution Graphic Organizer\n

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\nIf your learners could use some help understanding the US Constitution, bring in a worksheet that includes reference material and opportunities for paraphrasing. Kids fill in the blanks to reflect their own understanding of the...\n
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\nShould We Have a President? | America From Scratch\n

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\nLegislative, judicial, executive—the founding fathers of the United States set up the three branches of government to act as a system of checks and balances. But what if the presidency was eliminated? Viewers of a short video consider...\n
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\nRegents Review Worksheet #1: Principles of the U.S. Constitution\n

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\nKids who take the Regents Exam really need to know a lot of information. This is a wonderful exam review tool that includes 26 pages of questions, charts, and suggested readings to help upper graders pass the test. It focuses on all...\n
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\nThe House of Representatives\n

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\nThe House of Representatives has a lot of responsibility  in the United States government. But how did it all begin, and why is it the way it is now? A comprehensive lesson answers all of these questions about the US Constitution...\n
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\nOur System of Checks and Balances\n

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\nStudents study the governmental system of checks and balances between the individual branches. The balances are reviewed and the goal of the lesson is to develop and answer the question, \"What are some ways the three branches of our...\n
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\nThe U.S. Constitution Power Grab Game\n

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\nStudents study the powers and limitations of the three branches of the American government. They explain how the system of \"checks and balances\" protects the individual citizens. They explain how the amendments to the Constitution...\n
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\nConferences and General Courses Framework for the Law Elective: Mainstreaming Law-Related Opportunities in the Local Curriculum\n

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\nStudents study background information on the laws and customs that make up our legal system, our legislative system, and our executive branches of government.\n
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\nSeparation of Powers\n

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\nEighth graders explore and explain the responsibilities and limits of our national system of government. After reading various selections documenting the viewpoints of the federalists and anti-federalists and the separation of power,...\n
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\nUS and Canada: Government Review Sheet\n

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\nIn this government worksheet, students match the term with its function in the right column. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.\n
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\n\"Geography\n\n
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\nGeography of the Hill\n

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\nStudents explore the basic functions of Canadian government, who is responsible for each function and where the officials associated with each function work.\n
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\nThe U. S. Constitution (5)\n

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\nFor this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 17 fill in the blank questions regarding the U. S. Constitution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.\n
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\nThe U. S. Constitution (3)\n

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\nIn this online interactive American history learning exercise, high schoolers answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the early U. S. Constitution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.\n
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\nConstitution in the Classroom: The Right to Vote\n

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\nThe system of checks and balances is integral to the functionality of the United States government. Learn more about the ways the three branches of the government work together—and about the limitations of their power—with an informative...\n
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\nThe Executive Command\n

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\nTake on the role of president of the United States with this interactive online game, which will acquaint your learners with the various responsibilities of the executive branch of government. While not an in-depth or complex resource,...\n
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\nConstitution Basics and Political Spectrum\n

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\nHave learners try their hands at an online quiz. There are 32 multiple choice questions all related to the three branches of the US government. Questions regarding US economics are also included. \n
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\nNew Supreme Court Justice Sworn In\n

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\nStudents react to a series of statements about the Supreme Court, then read a news article about the confirmation of Chief Justice John Roberts. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and...\n
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\nExecutive Branch of the U.S. Government\n

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\nFourth graders create a K-W-L chart of what they know about the executive branch of government. They access the Internet to research a specific level of government. They create a PowerPoint presentation with a minimum of eight slides.\n
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\nFollow the Leader\n

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\nStudents examine the roles of national leaders and the three branches of government and their duties. They view and discuss the images on the South Dakota Quarter Reverse transparency, complete a worksheet, and create a mobile of the...\n
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